Experience the history and culture of “Salt in the Setoinland Sea”
Explore the connection between “Seto inland sea” and “The salt” with the private car andprivate guide.
Plan Details
Why was the salt production so popular in southern Okayama Prefecture?
Learn about the regional characteristics and advantages of this region from making salt from seawater, which is unique to Japan.
We will also explain salt, which is also used in sumo wrestling, which is popular among foreign tourists, from Japanese culture and ancient history.
Also. you can learn the relation between “WASHOKU(Japanese food)” and “SALT”
Tourism Contents Summary
“Precious remains of which only two exist in Japan” Former Ajino Monopoly Bureau Yamada Branch
It was built in 1908 by the Ministry of Finance, which was in charge of themonopoly on salt, and was used to sell salt made in salt fields.
They were collected and sent across the country from nearby Yamada Port (registered tangible cultural property of the country).
Shiogama Shrine
When developing salt fields in 1838, it was solicited by Rikuzen Shiogama Shrine (Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture).
The current worship hall was completed in 1928 and was built with great care by craftsmen.
When you come here, you can feel the history of this place with the development of salt fields.
Nationally designated important cultural property
“The Nozaki Family Historic Residence”
The building and garden have been preserved as they were originally built, making this a typical private house on Sanyo Road.
You can learn not only about the architecture and gardens, but also about the furniture and salt.
After lunch, we will move to Kojima.
At that time, we will drive by private vehicle along the coast of this beautiful Seto Inland Sea.
This beautiful road is called “Oji Marine Road 430”
Plan Information
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Plan Price
Adult JPY 55,000 / per person
Child(3-12Y) JPY 53,000 / per person
Infant(0-2Y) Free of charge(without lunch) -
Location
Kurashiki City, OKAYAMA
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Time Required
7 hours
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Meeting Place & Time
JR UNO STATION
9:00 AM -
Course Details
9:00: Meet English speaking guide at Uno Station. Move to Salt Industries by car.
From 9:30 to 11:00: Partial factory tour and explanation of salt production.
From 11:00 to 12:00: Visit to “”Shiogama Shrine”” and the former Ajino Sales Bureau YamadaBranch.
12:00 to 13:15: Lunch.13:15: After lunch, drive to Kojima.
14:15 to 15:45 : Explanation of the history and culture of the Nozaki family at “”the NozakiFamily Historic Residence”” (Includes experience of “”Old-fashioned salt making))
15:45: Move to JR Kojima Station by car.
16:00: Arrive at JR Kojima Station. -
Set Dates
From 01 APR 2024 to 31 MAR 2025
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Excluded Dates
Every Monday(if Monday is holiday, Tuesday) and from 25 DEC 2024 to 01 JAN 2025
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Supported Languages
English
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Reservation Contact
INCONTRO MONDO
TEL:0081-863-33-1414
FAX:0081-863-33-1414
Email:aroundnaoshima@gmail.com -
Operating Company
INCONTRO MONDO
（Land operator registrated by the prefectural governor of OKAYAMA””NO.14″” ）
TEL:0081-863-33-1414
FAX:0081-863-33-1414
Included in the price
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The fee of private car and English speaking guide, Lunch, Admission fee, the experience ofthe making the salt.
Not included
Note
Other
This content(tour) includes a factory tour, so for hygiene reasons, please wear cleanclothes.
Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Number of participants
Min. # of Participants per Party→1PAX
Min. # of Participants→2PAX
Max. # of Participants→8PAX
Closing Date
7days before the participation date(except Saturday and Sunday and Holiday)
Spaces Available
On request
Necessary whenmaking a reservation
- Date of participation
- Name of representative
- Number of participations
- Contact address (number of phone or address of e-mail)
- Available language for conversation
*Please let us know before the participation if someone has the allergy.
Cancellation Fees
50% for the date of participation before 7day to 3day.
70% for the date of participation before 2day and 1day.
100% for on the day of participation and no-contact cancel.
Inquiries
INCONTRO MONDO(KAWAMOTO)
TEL:0081-863-33-1414
FAX:0081-863-33-1414
Email:aroundnaoshima@gmail.com
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us for tour quotes and consultation.
Access
Access to Naoshima from major locations.